This guide explains how to start an audio or video conversation between one or more users using kChat, Infomaniak's ethical and free video conferencing solution, kMeet.

Introduction

• The call feature in kChat is available on all Web (browser), mobile (iOS/Android), and desktop (macOS/Windows) versions.

Create a meeting between kChat users

To be able to chat in a virtual room using your device's microphone and webcam, simply press the Call button visible in any kChat conversation, private or public channel, via the application or directly in the browser:

• Call a user directly if you are in a direct conversation with them, or start a call to all members of a channel if you start the meeting from the channel.
• Calling a user who is in “Do Not Disturb” mode will not trigger a ringtone or call notification on their device, but they will see the message in the conversation.
• The microphone is enabled by default when the call is answered, but the camera is not.
• View the meeting participants (who accepted, declined, or missed it) using avatars in the kChat message.
• Once the call has started, an emoji will appear in your kChat status to indicate that you are busy with the conversation.
• A message sent from the video conference (kMeet) will also be visible in the kChat conversation (and vice versa).
• Notifications regarding the start and end of the meeting are displayed automatically in the relevant kChat conversation thread:
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Specifics for calls within channels

• The call will not ring for the call recipients, but they will see a message in kChat as well as a notification.
• A message (as a warning) will appear if you want to start a call in a channel with more than 7 users.